If waiting for the rains to pick up in Mumbai and battling water cuts have got you curious about the city’s water distribution systems, you’re not alone. The journey of water to our taps at home, along with its historical, social, cultural and political implications have piqued Navi Mumbai-based documentary filmmaker Akanksha Gupta’s curiosity, too. For her, looking at the city through the lens of water is an interesting way to explore it. Her research into the topic led her to curate a walk that traces the footsteps of water in Mumbai, specifically South Mumbai, where she will explore topics including the history of drinking water, stories of migration, and water politics.

Akanksha Gupta points at a municipal water works stone plaque at Hanging Gardens